A.  Admission and Attendance

Introductory Statement5000
5001–Admission Requirements -6-10-25
Forms for Health Related Admission Requirements
5001
Discontinuance of Enrollment for Children Younger Than Six Years of Age with Affidavit and Parent Release

5002

Assignment of Students: Grade Placement and Transfer Students

5003

5004–Part Time Enrollment – 6-10-25
Application of Non-Public School Student for Part-time Enrollment
5004

Student Residence, Admission and Contracting for Educational Services

5005

5006 Option Enrollment Policy – Clean

5006

Foreign Exchange Students

5007
5008– Attendance – Clean

5008

Attendance During School Day (Dismissals and Field Trips)

5009

School Census

5010

Parent-Student Handbook

5011

5013–Preschool Enrollment

5013

B.  Student Discipline

5101–Student Discipline Policy – 6-10-25

5101

Alternative Education Programs or Plans For Expelled Students

5102

5103–Extracurricular activity discipline – 6-10-25

5103

Drug and Substance Use and Prevention

5104

C. Academic Reporting

and Progress

5201–Promotion & Retention – 6-10-25

5201

Student Records

5202z–Notification of Rights Under FERPA – 6-10-25

5202

Academic Progress

5203

Grading System

5204

5205–Graduation – Clean

5205

Early Completion Plan

5206

Make-up Work

5207

D.  Student Activities

5301–Assn Activities – 6-10-25

5301

Student Organizations

5302

Student Activities, Hazing, Fund-Raising and Supervision

5303

Selection of Students for Participation in Activities

5304

School Dances

5305

E. Equal Educational Opportunities/Welfare

Anti-discrimination, Anti-harassment, and Anti-retaliation5401
Complaint Form

5401

Child Abuse and Neglect

5402

Married/Pregnant Students

5403

Corporal Punishment

5405

Search and Seizures

5406

Vandalism

5407

Health Inspections5408
Communicable Diseases

5409

Law Violations

5411

Missing Persons

5412

Requests to Contact Students and Student Interviews by Non-School Personnel

5413

5414–Identification of Gifted – 6-10-25

5414

Anti-Bullying Policy

5415

Student Fees Policy [with Appendix]

5416

School Wellness Policy

5417

Administrative Regulation

 

Homeless Students

Homeless Education Program Forms

5418

Student Privacy Protection Policy

5419

Dating Violence

5420

Use of Restraints and Seclusion

5421

F. Transportation

 

Bus Transportation

5501

Use of School Buses

5503

Special Education Transportation

5504

Safe Pupil Transportation Plan (development of plan)

5505

Safe Pupil Transportation Plan

5506

5507–Foster Care Student Transportation- 7-8-25

5507

G. Emergency Protocol

Asthma and Allergic Reaction Protocol

5601

January 7, 2026

December 8, 2025 Minutes

A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 8th day of December 2025, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

Board of Education met in regular session Mon, December 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Dalrymple and Strasburg present.  Nansel was absent.  

Meeting called to order

Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve claims totaling $322,023.08.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community.

NON-ACTION ITEMS

New Education Profile Ratings

ACTION ITEMS

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Minivan purchase from the Depreciation Fund to Gateway Motors.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Coop Agreement with Callaway Public Schools.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Senior Meal Agreement with South Central Area Agency on Aging.  Motion passes 4-1.  Bierman - Yes, Bowers - Yes, Cool - Yes, Dalrymple - Yes and Strasburg - No 

Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve Board Resignation from Bryce Nansel.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:13 P.M.

To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

APPROVED:


PRESIDENT DATE


SECRETARY DATE

December – January Newsletter

The December – January Newsletter is the third newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

The Cardinal Chronicle for Dec Jan Master layout (the school newsletter) is available.

 

For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

  • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here
  • To see alumni newsletters click here

    November 11, 2025 Minutes

    A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 7:00 P.M. on the 11th day of November 2025, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

    Board of Education met in regular session Tues, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple,  Nansel and Strasburg present.  Cool arrived at 7:03 P.M..  

    Meeting called to order

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call with the members present. 

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Dalrymple, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $334,169.08.  Motion carried 5-0-1.  Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Dalrymple, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

    Visitors & Guests:  Member of the community.

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Project Survey

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Bierman, seconded Strasburg to approve National Honor Society Food & Incentive Drive.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Dalrymple to approve 2024-2025 Audit and Management Letter.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Bierman, seconded Dalrymple to approve Wheelchair Lift Route Bus Purchase of the Thomas as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Nansel to approve purchase of Blue Bird 14 Passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to approve purchase of Blue BIrd 24 passenger bus as discussed.  Unanimous on roll call vote. 

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    The next regular meeting will be Monday, December 8th, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 8:26 P.M.

    To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

    The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

    APPROVED:


    PRESIDENT DATE


    SECRETARY DATE

    October 14, 2025 Minutes

    A Meeting of the Board of Education of the School District of Arnold, in the County of Custer, in the State of Nebraska School District No. 89 of Custer County, Nebraska, was convened in open and Public Session at 8:00 P.M. on the 14th day of September, 2025, at the East Campus, in said District.  Notice of the Meeting was given in advance thereof according to Law by Proper Publication, a designated method for giving notice to the School District,  A copy of the Proof of Publication being attached to these minutes.  Notice of this meeting was given in advance to all members of the Board of Education.  Availability of the Agenda and the Purpose of the meeting was communicated in the advanced notice of the meeting to the members of this meeting.

    Board of Education met in regular session Tues, October, 2025 at 8:00 P.M. with Bierman, Bowers, Cool, Nansel and Strasburg present.  Dalrymple was absent.

    Motion Bierman, seconded Cool to excuse Dalrymple from the meeting.  Unanimous on roll call vote.  

    Meeting called to order

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve the agenda.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Cool, seconded Bierman to approve the minutes of the last meetings.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Bierman to approve claims totaling $324,916.97.  Motion carried 4-0-1.  Nansel abstained, Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg were Yes.

    Visitors & Guests:  Members of the community.

    NON-ACTION ITEMS

    Enclosed Trailer for Play Production

    Motion Cool, seconded Strasburg to move Enclosed trailer for play production to Action Item 8.3.  

    Motion passed 4-1.  Bierman, Bowers, Cool and Strasburg – Yes  Nansel – No

    14 Passenger Bus

    ACTION ITEMS

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve designation of Duane Bowers as voting delegate for NASB Conference.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    No action was taken on Wheelchair Lift Bus purchase.

    Motion Strasburg, seconded Cool to approve purchase of enclosed trailer for Play Production.  Unanimous on roll call vote.

    Accepted Principal and Superintendent Reports

    The next regular meeting will be Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. at the East Campus.

    Meeting adjourned by Bowers at 9:19 P.M.

    To be considered for payment bills must be in the school office by noon on Thursday before the Board Meeting on Tuesday.

    The agenda is a continuous one and is available for examination during the regular hours at the office of the Superintendent of Schools.

    APPROVED:


    PRESIDENT DATE


    SECRETARY DATE

    October – November Newsletter

    The October-November Newsletter is the second newsletter of the 2025-2026 school year.

    The Cardinal Chronicle for October-November newsletter (the school newsletter) is available October-November2025use

    You can also download the November Lunch Calendar for November 2025.

    To see an up-to-date Activities calendar please check the Arnold Public School calendar  

    You may also use the rSchool App for Apple and Android phones.  It is a simple download. Or you can go the following web site for activities:   https://www.midnebraskaactivitiesconference.org/public/genie/1009/school/1359/

    The Free and Reduced form is available here.

    Title One Newsletters for Families:

    ElOct25 (1)

    HSOct25

    MSOct25

    For Other Newsletters You Can Always go to these websites:

      • To see older versions of the school newsletter click here.

      • To see historical versions of school newsletters (from the early 1940s forward) click here.

      • To see alumni newsletters click here

    Senior Booklet

    The complete fourth edition of the Arnold Gazette newsletter, including the SPORTS articles, can be seen here.

     

    Activities Calendar at A Glance

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